ShootingStar

Yeaaaah you go Mashmetoo! Moving up in the world

Just shamelessly bumping this because I think it's important... Ian Wong still hasn't gotten back to me yet, anyone know any other active mods? I'm not very good with forums..

I was complete in late aug/early sept and my acceptance came in October. I was in the middle of the pack if that's of any indication!

Perhaps try to do a masters or second bachelors? I know that the msu entrance cGPA average was 3.6/3.7 for the past few years just as a reference. 2.0 is far too low for any medical schools in north America.

Cool contacted him! Hopefully this will be stickied soon.

Bump. Anyone know how we can contact a mod to talk about sticking up a threat? If this thread isn't "worthy" of sticking up, at least let know? Thanks.

In response to Illuminant's comment below, I think it's time we make one for the DO schools as well. If the mods agree, please sticky this. Thanks! Instructions: Please copy and paste the texts below, and add your stats accordingly User Stats(AACOMAS GPA = _____ Total Score = ____, BS ____ VR _____ PS____) 1. 2. 3... Accepted / Interview Granted MSUCOM: YourName (I: InviteDate , A: AcceptedDate) AZCOM: TouroCOM: WesternU: LECOM: PCOM: UNECOM: KCOM: NOVA: Rejected i.e. MSUCOM: YourName (I: InviteDate , R: RejectDate ) Waitlisted i.e. MSUCOM: YourName (I: InviteDate, W: WaitlistDate)

I would definitely look into the DO schools as well.

Spoke to Dr. David Fiddler, D.O. (practicing in Canada) this past Sunday (amazing man, willing to chat with me even on a Sunday!!) and this is what he told me: As of now, DOs have full practice rights (100% equivalent to our MD friends) in all provinces & territories in Canada except for PEI and Saskatchewan. BUT, those two provinces have both agreed to sign the The Medical Act to give DO full practice rights at the next national meeting. This will be done in the near future (definitely before we graduate!). This means that DOs will have unlimited practice rights in all of Canada very, very soon. As for how people view DO/MD in Canada (since we don't have DO schools), his reply was that once you're a doctor, ALL that matters is how good of a physician you are. (I'm sure this has been said multiple times, but just want to reiterate). As for me personally, I am so so so stoked to be going to a DO school! I've been telling everyone about the DO philosophy & can't wait till the white coat ceremony on June 15th. :D :D

Got into MSUCOM today! Good day

Oh wow, did not even realize the geography mis-connect there haha. thanks so much for pointing it out!

Got the MSUCOM secondary invite today! Was really surprised because I thought they would need my MCAT for the preliminary screening.. But guess not!

-Clicked- (and have done so many times before! ) Thanks so much for doing this!!! Laws cannot change social values As society progresses, certain laws, such as the laws within a state, will be subject to change. There are many instances where an addition of a certain law will not change the values of the citizens. These values are often what the citizens believes to be an inherant right within a society. Such an instance is seen in 2008, when California, USA passed the Propositio 8 law, prohibiting marriages between same sex couples. This proposition, although passed, was not able to changed the views of the millions that voted in favor of same-sex marriage. Up until today, many groups and organizations are fighting for Prop 8 to be re-evoked, stating that it promotes hate and unfair treatment towards a targeted group of people. As well, many insists that California is "going backwards" in its values by establishing Prop. 8, because many neighboring states, such as New Hampsheir, had already legalized same-sex marraige. Therefore, although the law against same-sex marriage was passed, the opinions and beliefs of many Californian citizens were not altered. However, there are situations in which societal beliefs will change in accordance with the implementation of a new law. In the case of slavery, when act of slavery was banned in the United States in the 1800, the citizens' belifs were also altered. This new law was widely accepted by its citizens because its neighboring countries, such as Canada, had already banned the concept of slavery. Therefore, it seemed as a progressive choice for the United States to follow suit. Now in 2011, the concept of slavery is inconcievable, whereas only centuries ago, it was seen as the common thing to do. In this case, the abolition of slavery in the united states altered the belief systems of its citizens. By banning slavery, this new law was able to promote a new psyche within its citizens, and therefore changing the values of their citizens. While there are many circumstances that determine whether a country's law can change the values of its society, the most important factor is how deviant the law is from the laws of its neighboring countries. In the case of California's Prop. 8, its initiation was not able to alter the psyche of many citizens, because it seemed contrary to the progression of a typical state. Therefore, if a state's new law is seen as contradictory to its neighbors, its citizens will rebel against it. However, if a law is seen as progressive, or following the trend of its neighboring countries, then it is more likely to gain wide acceptance amongst its citizens, such as the case with slavery. Thus, whether a country's new laws are able to change societal values largely depends on the circumstances of its neighboring countries.

Thanks! Really hoping for Western actually... Would kill to be in Cali.

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